Learn the art of marbling on fabric in this hands-on workshop! Explore basic marbling techniques, color theory, and the best fabrics to use, including how to prepare them for painting. Instructor Pietro will demonstrate how to create stunning patterns on water, and each student will have their own tray to craft a personal collection of 12–15 unique fabric pieces. Perfect for creative crafters or those looking to make something special for a quilting enthusiast.

Saturday, March 22 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate the class, offer instruction and demonstrations. Both male and female models will be used in short and long posed positions. 

Thursdays, March 6 – 27
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show a confirmation receipt at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount..

• 18×24″ drawing, sketching, toned or newsprint pad
• vine charcoal
• compressed charcoal
• HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil 

Improve your life painting skills and explore a variety of paint media while working freely from a nude model in this popular figure painting class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request and is a perfect class for beginner to advanced artists. Both male and female models will be placed in short and long poses.

Wednesdays, March 5 – 26
2 – 5 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels

Supply List: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

• 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
• Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
• Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
• Pallet or pallet paper
• Roll of blue shop paper towels
• Suggested oil paints:
• Lamp black
• Titanium white
• Alizarin Crimson
• Ultramarine Blue
• Olive Green
• Yellow ochre

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a model. This drawing class is open to students using any drawing media they are most comfortable with. The instructor is well versed in all drawing mediums and will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction through demonstration and upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Please bring in any drawing media you have and the Museum School will have additional drawing materials for students to try out.

Wednesdays, March 5 – 26
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply List: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

• 18×24″ drawing, sketching, toned or newsprint pad
• vine charcoal
• compressed charcoal
• HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil 

In this class students will work from a live, nude model, and a single pose for the entire 4 hour session. Long pose figure drawing gives students the time to develop a drawing beyond a gesture, and focus on more accurate measurements, as well as taking a deeper dive into value. Feel free to bring in any drawing or painting mediums for this class. There will be materials in the classroom for students to use. This class runs like an open studio, and the instructor will be present to give as much or as little instruction as each student requests.  

Saturday, February 22
10 am – 5pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

• 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
• Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
• Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
• Pallet or pallet paper
• Roll of blue shop paper towels
• vine charcoal
• compressed charcoal
• HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil 
• Pastels
• Suggested oil paints:
• Lamp black
• Titanium white
• Alizarin Crimson

Nageire is a natural and informal style of ikebana that originated in the 12th century. This style is typically arranged in a tall, cylindrical vase, which presents a unique challenge. Since a kenzan cannot be used in such a container, Nageire requires advanced techniques to secure branches and flowers effectively. This added complexity makes it a more intricate and fascinating approach compared to other ikebana styles. This is a level II class of Ikebana, so it is preferred that you have previously attended the introduction class unless you already have experience in Ikebana.  

*Note: Truus Ten Kate Sharp has 40+ years of experience practicing Ikebana.

Thursdays, February 13 – March 6
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Truus Ten Kate Sharp
Age: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

Supplies List: 

• Garden Sheers or Large Kitchen Scissors

Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday and Sunday, January 25 and 26
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

• Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

This is an introductory drawing class with an emphasis on the fundamentals of how to draw what you see, and how to make things look 3-dimensional by modeling form with light and shadow. Focus will be primarily on creating original compositions of still life’s in developing these skills with the final class session including how to apply these techniques to drawing the figure.

Thursdays, February 6 – March 13
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Weston Lee
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

• 18 x 24” pad of newsprint (drawing paper)
• Vine charcoal (sometimes called willow charcoal)
• Regular pencil
• 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils
• Kneaded eraser (any size)
• Pink pearl eraser or “Magic Rub” eraser
• Optional: pencil sharpener

In this 4 week course, students will work with the instructor on learning pant design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of pant design, fitting techniques, as well as hands-on experience in designing, cutting and sewing you very own pair of pants. The pattern will be provided.

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, February 4 – 28
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Teens ages 12– 15 will explore the basics of Procreate on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this after school series. Students will also have an opportunity to learn drawing fundamentals and techniques that can be applied to all forms of drawing. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, March 24 – 28
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Mars Pancoast
Ages: 12 – 15 | All levels